Do you want to do home automation on a dime? Sure we all do! So instead of paying $40-50 per outlet, how about $10-15 (or less!)? Here’s what you’ll need: ESP8266 module = http://goo.gl/eXgLSy = Ebay $1.92 with free shipping. 5V – AC Relay Switch = http://goo.gl/tQ1Q8F = Ebay $3.75 free shipping. 3.3v/5v Breadboard Power Supply = http://goo.gl/XlqIyq […]
Turn ESP8266 wifi module into fake WeMo switch for Amazon Echo Read More »
We just held our first ever Retro Gaming Night on Saturday. It was a huge success! There were at least 40 attendees throughout the day. Most of the games were played on emulators but some classic machines were brought to share with everyone. There was a Nintendo Virtual Boy, an Original Nintendo Game Boy, Game
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I made a few small upgrades here and there to the space today with help from Jack and Mike. The first upgrade was changing from painter’s tape to old hard drive magnets to hold the camera and raspberry pi to the Makerbot 3D printer! Now it’s much easier to remove and re-position when the 3D
Small Makerspace Upgrades! Read More »
Tonight we had a lot of cool projects shown by some members! 3D printed glow in the dark skull. 3D printed glow in the dark spiders. Red ball chasing robot upgraded with 3D printed custom grabber claws. Solar PV house panels + electric car field trip. 3D printed custom wire guide clips for LED screen
Show n Tell – Oct 21, 2015 Read More »
Video of class will be posted on the Melbourne Makerspace YouTube channel. ESP8266 Wifi Experience class 2015-07-11 10:00 AM. This is not your usual class. I have made 10 adapter boards to connect the ESP8266 wifi module to a USB FTDI adapter, providing required pull-ups, reset button, programming jumper and controllable LED. I have the
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Saturday, May 30, 2015, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM I have done 3D printing classes where I’ve discussed theory and how everything works, but the feedback I’ve received seems to suggest people want less theory and structure and more “how do I print my thing” That’s what this class is for. We’ll download something, set up
no-theory 3d printing with our printers class 2015-05-30 Read More »
We had a great time during our Arduino Day celebration at the Melbourne Makerspace on Saturday March 28, 2015. There were several projects to show and several to work on that weren’t quite finished. It’s always great to see all the different things you can do with an Arduino, a few sensors, switches and motors!
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Well it had to happen sooner or later. So now it has. One of our members, Adam Shaber, has started a Kick Starter project. HuncHBack
New Kick Starter, HuncHBack, by Adam Shaber Read More »
Member Jack Simon, has created a mounting system for the power outlet strips that used to be laying on top of the table. Then he went and mounted the power strips under the edge of the table. Both sides. What a great idea. Also looks like he will do the other table soon. Thanks Jack.
New! Power strips mounted to tables. Read More »
Jojo is our newest 3D printer. Constructed by Tony and others.
Welcome new member, JoJo 2015-02-15 Read More »
